Airline Insight: Why is IAG delivering double the margin of its rivals?

Airline Insight: Why is IAG delivering double the margin of its rivals?
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While Lufthansa and Air France-KLM navigate complex turnarounds, IAG is delivering a 15% operating margin.

In our debut episode of Airline Insight, John Strickland and Garth Lund break down the strategic divide between Europe’s "Big Three" and what 2026 holds for the sector.

What we dive into:

  • The IAG edge: How IAG has consistently outperformed the competition.
  • The LCC struggle: Why Vueling, Eurowings, and Transavia are seeing such mixed results.
  • 2026 outlook: A look at the next 12 months for European aviation.

Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

About the author
Garth Lund helps airlines, airports and airline tech improve commercial performance through Alpcor Aviation, which publishes The Engine Cowl.